Buyer Minden, LA

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Eatons Electrical Sector - ARS division is currently seeking a Buyer based onsite at our Fibrebond manufacturing campus in Minden Louisiana.

Fibrebond by Eaton is building the infrastructure that powers some of North Americas most critical data center utility industrial and communications operations.


The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

What youll do:
As a Buyer you will manage vendor relationships and source materials at the best overall value while maintaining excellent service levels. You will analyze manufacturing data to determine material requirements create purchase orders and coordinate delivery schedules. Additionally you will identify and negotiate with new suppliers establish favorable payment terms and resolve invoice pricing and quantity discrepancies.


Essential Functions:

Analyzing MRP and other related reports to determine inventory status and material requirements.
Place purchase orders to meet or exceed the projected material requirements.
Verify pricing and delivery information on the purchase order.
Track purchase orders to ensure delivery meet production requirements.
Verify and expedite shortages on a daily basis.
Source new vendors and negotiate payment terms.
Work closely with AP and receiving to correct invoice variances within 30 days.
Source secondary vendors for all mission critical materials.
Work with vendors to source the most cost efficient materials.
Maintain an organized filing system.
Help engineering and production resolve material issues and source solutions.
Reports results of major sourcing efforts to management in written electronic or verbal form.
Print purchase orders fax purchase orders to vendors and file.
Review vendor/purchasing related reports on a regular basis.
Process purchase orders for Sales Order shipments and field services.